Mines in Kuwaiti waters blamed on Iraq by officials
U S military officials say Iraqi forces likely laid mines inside Kuwaiti territorial seas after earlier reports of Persian Gulf mining. Fourteen mines spotted since December 21 drifted into waters south of Kuwait. CBS News echoed the claim as Pentagon dispatches advised. Former Mayor Marion Barry faces university job opposition from the U D C Faculty Senate for a proposed course in public policy.
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FAA orders DC-9 tailcone exit inspections nationwide
The FAA ordered immediate inspection of DC-9 tailcone exits after a Detroit fire. It will redesign the release handle with McDonnell Douglas to ensure the 75-pound fiberglass tailcone cannot jam or fail. The 430 U.S. aircraft, many flown by Northwest, USAir, American, Continental, Delta and TWA, face inspections within 60 days at about 72000 dollars.
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NASA to simplify space station rework after panel advice
NASA will redesign the space station to cut cost and complexity following a yearlong review. Administrator Richard Truly announced the new design effort and extension of a 90 day redesign window, while managers decide next steps and NASA plans to implement other panel recommendations.
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Winter Wheat Plantings Decline In 1991 Harvest
The Agriculture Department reports winter wheat plantings at just over 51 million acres for harvest, down 10 percent from 1990. The drop follows a policy require ment to take more land from wheat production to curb stockpiles and weak prices. Planting began last August and 98 percent was completed by December 1, with 15 percent of crop base in the acreage reserve program this year, up from 5 percent in 1990.
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Pentagon refuses transfer request for one of three sons
In Mendota California Pentagon officials refused the Lozano family's plea to relocate one son serving in Desert Shield. They were told Army rules require a family member to be killed before moving a soldier. The Lozanos appeal through Rep Gary Condit.
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Gunmen kill 35 at vigil in Sebokeng South Africa
Gunmen opened fire on a vigil for slain ANC member Mphikeleli Nangalembe in Sebokeng killing 35 and wounding about 50, with no arrests. Witnesses say two gunmen fired from a car, amid fear of renewed violence between ANC and Inkatha factions. Local gang links suspected. Inkatha had no comment.
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Judge tosses out 12 of 46 Keating charges in fraud case
Los Angeles AP judge Lance Ito dismissed 12 counts against Lincoln Savings chief Charles H. Keating for technical reasons. Prosecutors seek conviction on six remaining counts to reach a potential 10 year sentence. Leo Ito warned more charges may fall as motions proceed.
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Cargo ship sinks with 33 crew off Newfoundland
A Singapore-registered cargo vessel Protektor with 33 crew aboard sank in the Atlantic about 260 miles southeast of St. John’s Newfoundland during high waves and hurricane winds. A 25-member fishing trawler was reported missing as Canadian and U.S. rescue aircraft searched the zones. The ship’s status and survival prospects were unknown.
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Replacing gulf weapons could cost up to 50 billion
The Los Angeles Times reports replacing modern U S Gulf War weapons after moderate losses could reach 50 billion dollars. If replacing with newer generation systems, costs rise further. United Nations warns Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait. U S forces poised with F 16 and F 15 fighters and M 1A2 tanks in Saudi deployment.
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Regional Weather Summary for Douglas County Zones 1-17
Zone based forecast shows varied highs from 30s to mid 50s across zones. Friday readings include 26 to 40 highs with overnight lows around 21. Clinton Lake reports 100 percent ice cover and level 875.58 feet, near normal 875.5 feet.
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Travel outlook by state reports mixed skies and warming highs
MISSOURI shows cloudy east, clearing central and west with highs in the 30s and teens to 20s tonight. Sunday brings considerable sunshine. NEBRASKA notes increasing clouds, mostly sunny east, highs 45 to 50 Panhandle to 30 east, lows teens, partial sunshine Sunday. OKLAHOMA expects 40s today, clear tonight, Sunday mostly sunny with highs 50s. COLORADO forecasts partly cloudy western areas with scattered snow showers this afternoon or evening. Road contacts Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority listed.
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